Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Arizona Insurance Partner
Van Leer & Edwards Insurance Services has been a trusted name in the insurance industry since 1947, providing tailored solutions for individuals and businesses across Arizona. Our roots trace back to Paul Van Leer, a Wharton graduate who established the agency to address evolving risk management needs. Over three generations, weve maintained a commitment to personalized service, combining deep industry knowledge with competitive bidding to secure optimal coverage. Our team of specialists focuses on home, auto, life, health, and commercial insurance, with particular expertise in niche markets like hospitality and healthcare.We prioritize understanding each clients unique circumstances to create policies that align with their specific needs and budgets. As an independent brokerage, we access multiple carriers to deliver cost-effective plans without sacrificing quality. Our legacy of service excellence continues through Kristin Edwards and Chuck Van Leer, who uphold the values of integrity and client-centered care established by prior generations. We operate with transparency, ensuring clients receive comprehensive protection while maintaining open communication throughout the policy lifecycle.
Services
Commercial Insurance
Home Insurance
Auto Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Business Owners Policy
Workers Compensation
Professional Liability
Fleet Insurance
Builders Risk
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- Third-generation family-owned agency with deep local knowledge
- Access to multiple carriers through competitive bidding process
- Industry-specific expertise in hospitality, healthcare, and construction
- Personalized policy development based on individual client needs
- Licensed in 7 western U.S. states for broader coverage options
Services
Commercial Insurance
Customized insurance solutions for businesses across diverse industries including hospitality, healthcare, and construction. We create tailored policies that address specific operational risks while ensuring comprehensive protection against potential liabilities. Our specialists work directly with business owners to develop coverage strategies that align with their unique needs and growth objectives.
Home Insurance
Comprehensive homeowners insurance plans designed to safeguard residential properties against damage and loss. Our policies cover structural elements, personal belongings, and liability protection while offering flexible options for additional coverage. We help homeowners understand potential risks and implement insurance solutions that provide financial security for their most valuable asset.
Life Insurance
Personalized life insurance policies that ensure financial protection for families in case of unexpected circumstances. We offer term and permanent life insurance options tailored to individual needs with flexible coverage amounts. Our specialists guide clients through policy selection to create long-term financial security plans that meet both immediate and future family needs.
People
Kristin Edwards
Agency Owner & Principal
Third-generation leader with a University of Arizona education who continues the family legacy of personalized insurance service. She combines industry expertise with modern approaches to risk management while maintaining the agency's tradition of client-focused service.
Chuck Van Leer
Agency Owner
Arizona native with over 40 years of insurance experience who expanded the agency's footprint in the hospitality insurance sector. He maintains active involvement in policy development while mentoring the next generation of insurance professionals.
Questions
What types of insurance do you offer?
We provide home, auto, life, health, and commercial insurance with specialized coverage for industries like hospitality, healthcare, and construction.
How do you help find affordable coverage?
As an independent agency, we compare offers from multiple carriers to secure competitive pricing while maintaining appropriate coverage levels for each client.
Do you serve businesses outside Arizona?
While based in Scottsdale, we're licensed in seven western states including California, New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado to accommodate multi-state operations.
How quickly can you help establish coverage?
Our specialists work efficiently to understand your needs and implement appropriate insurance solutions typically within 1-3 business days.
Reviews (1)
Kailey Loud
May 01, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Van Leer and Edwards insurance is the most professional and ethical company I have ever worked with. They are hard working professionals, but even more than that they are great people
Van Leer and Edwards insurance is the most professional and ethical company I have ever worked with. They are hard working professionals, but even more than that they are great people
